Parsons No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parsons No. 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Parsons No. 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Manlove Br. of Harris Swamp.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Manlove Br. of Harris Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.89370, -77.54760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183016 |
| Federal ID | VA183016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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